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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,479.26, 436,741.98 and 173,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,479.26, 436,741.98 and 173,248.46 is: 239,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,479.26 : 436,741.98 = 173,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,479.26/436,741.98 = 173,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,479.26x = 436,741.98 × 173,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,479.26x = 75,664,875,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,664,875,452.35/316,479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,083.20

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